Well, everyone, we've made it (halfway). But now that mid-semester is nearly here, so is the burnout. Burnout tends to get the best of us, and most of the time, we don't even notice burnout till it's really affecting us. You're not alone in this though, at one time or another, we've all experienced …
How To Meet People In Your Twenties And Thirties
I think we take for granted sometimes how easy it is to make friends as children and teens. We go to school with kids our age through high school, and then if you go to college, you have access to yet another massive social circle. College especially gives ample opportunity to make new connections - …
Need A Confidence Boost?
Everyone has their bad days and sometimes it may feel like our insecurities are all we can focus on. Staying in this state of mind can be detrimental to our mental health, it is important to recognize our self-worth and strengthen our confidence. Here are some activities you can try to build your …
Social Media On Mental Health
Have you ever stopped to wonder just how much social media has affected us over the years? Most of our parents and grandparents have told us stories about how life once was without social media, and it truly is interesting. What research has found on how it affects us mentally is important for …
Mental Health And Masculinity
Mental health America reported that every single year 6 million men are affected by depression in the United States. Men are also two to three times more likely to misuse drugs than women. Why is there still stigma surrounding mental health treatment, especially for men, and how can we help …
The Gift Of Fungi
I personally LOVE all mushrooms, but I know they can be an acquired (or not) taste! However, adding mushrooms to dishes is a fun way to add diverse flavor and nutrients. Mushrooms are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and the consumption of mushrooms has been linked to …
How To Tame Anxiety
A moment of vulnerability and honesty: this time last year was probably the hardest and darkest time in my life - there was an incident that caused my anxiety to spike to an all time high, which meant that eating, sleeping, and focusing on work and school were not only a challenge, they felt …
Affirmations For Positive Thoughts
Last year, GUADS put out an Uplift Podcast episode all about Body Image. Now, I'm not going to give it all away (give it a listen!), but I thought now might be a good time for a post about affirmations. It's normal to occasionally not feel your best, your hottest, your smartest, etc. Ideally these …